Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec) vs. Symantec Encryption

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec)
Score 9.9 out of 10
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Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection solution, based on technology acquired with the former Pointsec, is an endpoint encryption option from Check Point Software Technologies in California.N/A
Symantec Encryption
Score 9.9 out of 10
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Regulatory compliance, data privacy concerns, and brand reputation often become powerful motivating factors for organizations to take advantage of encryption technologies. Organizations are challenged to protect their sensitive information and ensure compliance with limited resources. Symantec Encryption offers an integrated management platform to allow organizations to: Quickly deploy and manage their endpoint encryption solution from a single console Have the right…N/A
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Score 9.9 out of 10
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User Ratings
Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec)Symantec Encryption
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(2 ratings)
8.9
(7 ratings)
User Testimonials
Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec)Symantec Encryption
Likelihood to Recommend
Check Point Software Technologies
Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec) is well suited for Microsoft Windows environment. While, for MacOS it is less appropriate.
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Broadcom
I think Symantec Endpoint Protection provides very good protection from all kind of threats. Due to the lean interface, it is sure easy to use. However, set up and start up is time-consuming. It can cause old computers to slow down during start up. Overall, it does perform at the top level as a business-level endpoint protection solution. I feel very safe while working at the office as I've never encountered any issues with this software before. Any kind of spyware or malware is defeated instantly by the help of this up-to-date database.
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Pros
Check Point Software Technologies
  • The product works with Windows, Linux, and OS X.
  • The management of Pointsec has really become very simple and centralized for all IT to handle with ease.
  • Preboot encryption keys in the form of a password, by inserting a USB drive containing the key and/or using a one-time password generating device such as an RSA token.
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Broadcom
  • Ease of use for end users. The outlook add in helps with encryption.
  • The auto encrypt rules are very intuitive and work every time.
  • Encryption strength.
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Cons
Check Point Software Technologies
  • Types of devices to control needs to be added like McAfee and GFI Endpoint Security.
  • Device whitelisting needs more granular level like by Vendor ID, Serial Number, Device ID etc.
  • Device Control and Media Protection on MacOS to be added.
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Broadcom
  • The process to set up a user account is a real pain. Symantec requires the user answer a bunch of security questions if they need to reset their password, but no one ever remembers the answers to the questions that they selected.
  • Since we use this for remote users who don't always connect to our VPN, when they change their network password it isn't always reflected in Windows and the Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE) passwords frequently get out of sync. When the user eventually does connect to the VPN, they do sync and really throw the user for a loop in which passwords to use.
  • We found a huge problem with SSDs where an encrypted drive operated twice as slow as a mechanical drive. I believe this was addressed in a later release.
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Alternatives Considered
Check Point Software Technologies
Symantec Encryption, a few management points led me to evaluate and not go with it.
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Broadcom
We needed a tool to manage BitLocker and FileVault and this product does both. Also, we needed a product to manage our self-encrypting drives (OPAL drives) and things work great
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Return on Investment
Check Point Software Technologies
  • It protects your data to being leaked from Endpoint.
  • It protects the Removal Storage Media unauthorize use on other endpoint
  • The policy management is user freindly and roll out on the endpoint is just a signle click away to protect your sensative data.
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Broadcom
  • Keeps our company compliant with HIPPA and other requirements that our customers have.
  • Does not affect user's day to day work.
  • Increased security for mobile employees.
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